Eagle Thane Strikers have appointed Shardul Thakur, the India all-rounder, as the captain for the upcoming T20 Mumbai League 2026, commencing on June 1. With vast experience in Indian cricket across various formats, Thakur has been a significant contributor in both domestic and franchise cricket. The franchise aims to capitalize on their previous season’s semifinal finish and contend strongly for the championship this year.
The team, under the coaching of Dhawal Kulkarni, is geared to play an aggressive style of cricket, striving to progress further after narrowly missing the final in the last edition. Shardul Thakur expressed his honor in leading the team, emphasizing the importance of preparation, positive play, and giving their best in every match to establish a winning ethos and delight their supporters.
Owner Vicky Rupchandani praised Thakur’s leadership qualities and cricketing acumen, highlighting his match-winning abilities and understanding of Mumbai cricket. The team is optimistic about a successful season under Thakur’s captaincy and Kulkarni’s guidance as Head Coach. The T20 Mumbai League 2026 is slated from June 1 to 13, with Eagle Thane Strikers kicking off against Bandra Blasters in the tournament opener.
